The Cask of Amontillado

In “The Cask of Amontillado,” the Montresor family motto, “Nemo me impune lacessit” (“Nobody provokes me with impunity”) reveals one of the family’s most cherished beliefs. It also emphasizes why Montresor is determined to seek revenge against Fortunato. Create a motto for a group to which you belong—your family, a group of friends, a team, or an organization. After you create your motto, write a paragraph explaining how this motto reflects an idea that is important to the group.